Meteorologist

Job DescriptionKCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines has an opening for an experienced Meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science and can tell a relatable weather story. You will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay calm in all situations. You will report to the News Director.ResponsibilitiesGet our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecastsWill provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather eventsCan simultaneously provide content across TV and digital platformsWill use all the technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather storyWill be deployed in the field during weather eventsGather information and summarize facts and content for broadcastRequirementsProfessional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverageIn-depth knowledge of weather science and forecastingKnowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar dataAble to distill complicated weather science and forecasting into easy-to-digest information for viewersExperience with common television weather systemsExperience with live field reporting on weather and other topicsNWA and CBM seals are a plusCan work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including overnights and weekendsRelated military experience will be consideredDiversity StatementAt Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.BenefitsHearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needsAbout Us